Healthcare

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2534: Relates to the definition of practice of pharmacy

Provides for the initiation of treatment for COVID-19, influenza, and pharyngitis resulting from a Group A streptococcal infection by a licensed pharmacist in certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands pharmacist authority to initiate treatment for common illnesses, improving patient access to care without physician oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 4879: Relates to the health, safety and human rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals, incarcerated birthing parents of children and their children

Relates to the health, safety and human rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals, incarcerated birthing parents and their children; requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish rules and regulations relating to conditions in institutions and correctional facilities and the treatment and care of birthing parents in such institutions and facilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates improved health/safety standards for incarcerated birthing parents, advancing correctional reform and human rights within criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires correctional facilities to establish healthcare rules for incarcerated birthing parents, protecting rights and improving care access within prisons.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3349: Relates to safe staffing for public employees of institutional settings

This bill sets maximum overtime limits for public employees in New York's custodial facilities, including correctional centers, mental health facilities, and developmental disability centers. It prohibits mandatory overtime exceeding 17 hours in a 24-hour period (with 8 consecutive hours off afterward), 80 hours in 14 days, or 7 consecutive workdays without a full 24-hour break - except during emergencies or with 24 hours' notice. Facilities must also submit quarterly public reports detailing staffing levels, resignations, safety incidents, and recruitment efforts. The law aims to address unsafe staffing conditions by capping excessive workloads while preserving existing employee rights.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill limits overtime in correctional centers, improving safety and conditions - aligning with criminal justice reform goals to prevent understaffing-related issues.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill sets overtime limits for staff in mental health facilities, preventing burnout and ensuring adequate care - directly supports mental health service quality.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentLimits excessive overtime to prevent worker exhaustion and improve safety in institutional settings, directly protecting workers' rights and workplace conditions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6712: Relates to reimbursement for ambulance services

Relates to reimbursement for ambulance services; requires insurers to submit payments directly to ambulance providers who are in-network or, for out-of-network ambulance providers, requires the issuance of a joint check to the insured specifying both the insured and the ambulance provider as payees.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to pay ambulance providers directly or issue joint checks, improving access and preventing patient cost shocks while supporting provider reimbursement.85% confidence

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signed · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 7563: Relates to the removal of actions to certain courts in an adjoining county

This bill allows criminal cases in counties outside cities with over one million residents to be transferred to specialized mental health courts in neighboring counties. It requires the defendant's motion, consent from both district attorneys, and excludes family violence cases where the accused and victim are family members. The transfer cannot take effect for five days unless the receiving court agrees to accept the case earlier. This creates a formal process for connecting defendants with treatment-focused courts in adjacent jurisdictions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates formal process to transfer eligible criminal cases to mental health courts, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through specialized diversion.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes formal process for transferring criminal defendants to mental health courts, expanding access to mental health treatment services as part of the healthcare system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1263: Relates to the publication of immunization information

Relates to the publication of immunization information; requires schools to provide immunization information to the commissioner of health; requires the department of health to make immunization information, including rates of immunization, available on its website.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires public immunization data transparency to support public health monitoring and access to vaccination rates, advancing public health program transparency.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3093: Determines that disability compensation or benefits received by veterans from the VA are not to be treated as income or resources for purposes of determining eligibility for means-tested programs

Determines that disability compensation or benefits received by veterans from the United States department of veterans affairs are not to be treated as income or resources for purposes of determining eligibility for means-tested programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prevents VA disability benefits from counting as income for means-tested healthcare programs (e.g., Medicaid), expanding veterans' access to coverage by removing eligibility barriers.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransPrevents VA disability compensation from disqualifying veterans from means-tested programs, protecting their access to other benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3393: Prohibits certain chain pharmacies from establishing quotas for duties performed by pharmacists and pharmacy technicians

Prohibits publicly traded pharmacies with twenty or more stores in this state from establishing or enforcing quotas for duties performed by pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, including evaluating or measuring the number of prescriptions filled, services rendered, programs offered and revenue obtained.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits pharmacy quotas that could prioritize volume over patient safety, ensuring pharmacists focus on care quality per healthcare topic indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 352: Relates to the use of fluoroscopy by physician assistants

This bill allows licensed physician assistants in New York to use fluoroscopy (real-time x-ray imaging) during medical procedures, such as guiding injections or minimally invasive treatments. To do so, physician assistants must complete a 40-hour didactic course, 40 hours of clinical training, and pass a department-approved competency exam. The law defines fluoroscopy as an x-ray technique providing continuous imaging to track instruments or body parts during procedures. It takes effect 180 days after enactment, with immediate rulemaking authority to implement requirements. The bill directly affects physician assistants and their scope of practice in diagnostic and therapeutic settings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands PA scope to use fluoroscopy with training, enhancing provider capabilities and patient access to imaging-guided procedures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1589: Provides for mental health screening and creating a presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder is proximately caused by employment for law enforcement officers and emergency medical personnel

Provides for mental health screening; creates a presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder is proximately caused by employment for law enforcement officers and emergency medical services personnel.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates presumption for PTSD treatment in mental health services for first responders, advancing mental health care access95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Public Health

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